Children’s Theatre – Winter 2016

Theater isn’t just for adults! Our city has a great theater history and plenty of shows for all ages. As Chicago Theater Week approaches (February 11-21, 2016), there’s no better time to check out plays and performances for the family.

See your favorite book characters come to life, set to recognizable songs, when two children are locked in a library overnight. This original story was created by and will be performed by local kids aged 4 to 14.

Three shows: Thursday, February 4 at 6:00 pm, Friday, February 5 at 7:00 pm, and Saturday, February 6 at 10:30 am.

Snowflake is an all ages performance devised and performed by Gale LaJoye. This story of a man who uses hope and imagination to bring life to simple objects runs approximately 65 minutes.

Matinees Tuesday-Friday, and two shows on most weekends. Sensory-friendly performances will take place at noon on Friday, February 5, and 2:00 pm on Saturday, February 13. Tickets must be reserved in advance. Use the promo code SENSORY for discounted $25 tickets.

$39/adult, $28/child. Children under 2 are permitted without a ticket if they sit on the lap of an adult attendee. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 872-222-9555.

Snow Angel is a performance best for children ages 3 through 8 years old created by Nikki Loach with artistic contributions from Peter Balkwill. Without speaking a word, the characters in Snow Angel use masks, movement, and music to tell the story of a brother and sister enjoying the snow despite their crabby neighbor. The show runs approximately 60 minutes with a question-and-answer session.

Matinees Tuesday-Friday, three shows on Saturday, and two shows on Sunday.

$39/adult, $28/child. Children under 2 are permitted without a ticket if they sit on the lap of an adult attendee. Tickets can be purchased online or by calling 872-222-9555.

Little Libby desperately wants a pet and eventually gets her mother to agree to a low-maintenance sloth. Sparky the sloth seems lazy and boring to others, but Libby accepts him as he is and stages a talent show to demonstrate his talents to others.

Shows are Saturdays and Sundays at 11:00 am and 1:00 pm.

Tickets are $15 each. Name Your Price tickets: Arrive at the theatre 30 minutes before the show and purchase any available seats for whatever price fits your budget. Recommended for ages 5 and up; children under 2 are not permitted.

Three little kittens have lost their mittens and need the help of the audience to find them before their mother returns. Shows are small (40 people max) and interactive, and each child gets a super sleuth kit to help the kittens during the show.

Matinees are scheduled every Friday and Sunday; there are two matinees on Saturdays.

Tickets for adults and children are $15. Children under 1 are $8. The show is 45 minutes long and recommended for ages 0-5.